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I Got a Custom Facial and You Should Too!

8/21/2022

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Salon Society bird icon on banner for custom facial services. Collage images show women receiving facials with text Experience the Ultimate in Relaxation
BY AILESH ABRAMS
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I firmly believe that facials are a top-tier service. The treatment includes healing and soothing and relaxing – and you leave feeling more beautiful and recharged than ever. Have you been seeing our recent posts and wondering what all the hype about these Salon Society Custom Facials is about? What is a custom facial? What is custom about it? Is a custom facial worth it?

Wonder no longer!! I went and got one so I could spill all the deets in this blog – and let me tell you, a Custom Facial is everything.

Let's break it down: What happens during one of these custom facial treatments?

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Oh Snap, It's a Trap!

6/13/2022

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BY AILESH ABRAMS

Kerastase products available at Salon Society
OK, so your stylist has converted you using amazing salon-quality products and you can now navigate that drugstore aisle like a pro:
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“Not today, Head & Shoulders!”
“Box dye? No beuno.”


…but wait a minute, is that *insert fancy product name* being sold in my local drugstore?!?
We get it, it’s confusing. But, as with many things, luxury salon brands available at a drugstore is too good to be true. BUT I'M SEEING IT WITH MY OWN EYES – how?

​This question has an answer that can be summed up in one word: DIVERGENCE.

​Before going forwards, let's take a step back to the behind-the-scenes of salon retail. As a salon, when we decide to bring in a new luxury product line, we need to apply for the right to do so – and they can say no! 
For example, when Salon Society wanted to partner with Oribe, we needed to communicate with the Oribe brand reps to be sure that we would be a good fit! These luxury brands want to be sure that the salons that carry their products are able to properly use, educate, sell, and represent the brand as an ambassador.
As you can imagine, these types of brands also commit to not selling their products to drugstores/major retailers. Additionally, many of these brands invest time and money into the prevention and interruption of unauthorized sales to avoid unhappy customers or damage to their brand. When you find luxury brands on Amazon or in Walmart, what is actually being sold is a diverted product.
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“Diverted products can be counterfeit, diluted formulas, or old, expired formulas that may not be safe to use. Contaminated or counterfeit products could cause irritation or even infection.”

​- Kérastase Official 2022
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So that’s the nitty-gritty of it – when you find these diverted products you are really rolling the dice on whether or not you are getting what you’re paying for!
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Top 5 Things You Learn Working at a Salon

4/27/2022

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​We asked Ailesh, SASO Social Media & Special Projects Manager, for the top 5 things she has learned while working at a hair salon - this is what she had to say: 
Ailesh Abrams
#1. We need to stop using drug store products…

​Like now… men too… they are evil moisture stripping, scalp and hair drying, colour damaging scams that ruin our hair. Yes the price is enticing but no that doesn’t mean we should be using it. 
#2. HEAT PROTECTANT IS LIFE! 
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​Not only does it protect your hair (important), it also helps to extend the life of your heat styling and cuts back on the frizz and flyaways! 
Kevin Murphy Heated Defense heat protectant
Kerastase heat protectant
Kevin Murphy Blow Dry heat protectant sprays
Olaplex full collection
Kevin Murphy shampoos
#3. ​Double shampoo every time you wash your hair.

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Weird I know, but it makes a difference in cleansing, softness, and shine! 
Now I know I just said double shampoo every time you wash - however you should not be washing your hair every day (secret tip in a tip). “But Ailesh I NEED to wash my hair every day!” - AHA introducing tip:
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​#4. Co-washing!

​To put it simply, co-washing is the act of washing your hair with just conditioner, so that you aren't stripping your hair and scalp of its natural oils. Many shampoos (cough cough tip #1) are formulated with sulphates- detergents that clean hair thoroughly, which strip the natural oils from the hair strands and leave them prone to breakage. By skipping shampoo in your co-washing regime your hair will stop overproducing oil and balance out it's oil production over time! 
Kevin Murphy Re Store Cleansing Balm
Read more about co-washing in our blog post here!
Shanna Watts washes a client's hair
#5. Get your coworkers to wash your hair when you’re too tired or lazy to do it…

Sorry this a SASO employee only type of perk! HOWEVER, clients can join our club with a SASO Blowout Membership - you get the hair wash, head massage, plus a blowout + style that lasts for days and days (and days and days with some dry shampoo action)! 
And there you have it - five insider tips you learn working at a hair salon!
Which one surprised you the most? Comment down below!! 

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Let's talk feeling beautiful in your own skin (literally)

10/1/2021

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By: Ailesh Abrams

I think the Pinterest quotes have it right : “beauty is on the inside” “being yourself is beautiful” “confidence is sexy”. 

That sounds lame, but I think they are on to something because I believe being comfortable allows us to shine and be beautiful. When we feel uncomfortable - in a situation, in our clothes, in our own skin we dim ourselves and our beauty. 

In an uncomfortable situation or when we feel judged it is hard to show our true self and come into our own. When we feel self conscious in our clothes we try to blend into the wallpaper, we change how we hold ourselves, we tug and fidget - but when we feel like a smoke show we show how fire we really are! I think that feeling  confident in owning our look, our self, our bodies makes us beautiful. 

Now let’s talk feeling comfortable in your own skin - your literal skin. Skin is the largest organ on our bodies and I think it comes with the largest range of conflicting ‘right kind of beautiful’ prescriptions. You can’t be too light or too dark. You can’t be too pale or too rosy. You can’t have too much of it. You can’t age. You should be smooth and flawless at all times - if you’re not you should wear makeup. But if you wear makeup you should wear less… 

And to combat all those conflicting issues we are bombarded with skin care tips and tricks, medications and supplements and crystals, treatments and peels. Now, I’m not going to say I don’t love skin care or that I don’t love getting treatments done (I’m dying for a dermaplaning treatment + jelly mask as I write this) but I do think the shame that is put on us for not being perfect or not being makeup free is ridiculous. So :

Do you want microneedling and all the best masks to clear your skin for a makeup free future? Great! I know the sweetest girl who can help you get there! 

Do you want a BB Glow treatment so you can wake up and feel confident and ready for the day - makeup already on? Amazing! I love that for you! 

Do you want to brush on some powder or 7 layers of Sephora curated perfection? ROCK THOSE SKILLS!!! 

Do what is right for you and what is going to make you feel good; there is no right or wrong way to feel comfortable in your own skin. If you want some skin care with no judgement hit up our girl McKenna - you can swing by for a free consultation and just chat or get down to business with an amazing treatment! 
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3 PLACES TO FIND NAIL INSPIRATION

5/14/2020

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EXPERT OPINION:
​AILESH ABRAMS NAIL TECHNICIAN

SALON SOCIETY

1368 ROSE STREET, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

NAIL INSPIRATION
Hey there! Ailesh from Salon Society in Regina, SK here. Do you ever sit down to do your nails but cannot for the life of you decide what designs to put on your nails? Finding inspiration for new designs and new creative nail sets can be frustrating sometimes so I've put together a three of my favourite places to look for nail inspiration!
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​1. Pinterest

Pinterest is probably the most common place nail artists turn to for inspiration. However I like to use Pinterest a bit differently when I'm looking to be creative; instead of just looking for nail art that's been done before, I love using Pinterest to find artistic concepts. Try using Pinterest as a research tool: search for drawings, paintings, tattoos, and photography to adapt into nail designs!
​2. Nail Artists

Social media is a great place to get inspired by other incredible nail artists. There are so many crazy talented and artistic people out there making art - so give them a follow and get inspired!

Some of my favourite Instagram accounts are :
@ninanailedit
@sierrasnails_
@corasunsetarts
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​3. Nature

Try finding inspiration from the natural world. Nature is full of colour, pattern, and texture! Flowers, leaves, animal prints, marble, crystals, geodes - the options are endless!! 
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BOMB NAIL ART IN 4 EASY STEPS

5/14/2020

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EXPERT OPINION:
AILESH ABRAMS NAIL TECHNICIAN

SALON SOCIETY

1368 ROSE STREET, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Regina Nail Tech
nail tutorial
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Hey everyone! Ailesh from Salon Society in Regina, SK here and today we're talking nail art.

​I adore nail art - no secret there - and I really feel that sometimes the most beautiful designs are simple elements layered together. So today I've put together an easy tutorial you can follow without needing any sort of advanced techniques.
step 1 nail art
​Step 1 - Base Colour 

To start prep your cuticles & nails, apply your primer & base coat, and apply the chosen base design colour on the whole nail of every nail. 
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​Step 2 - Colour Blocks 

Next you want to apply your colour blocks. I think that abstract designs look best when each nail has a different shape or amount of colouring blocking done. This imprecise blocking also allows for some imperfection in your designs which is great for nail art newbies!
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​Step 3 - Add Your Stripes 

Now add a thin stripe of colour next to the colour blocks. Don't be too worried about making a super straight clean line - imperfection really adds to the look. 
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​Step 4 - Start Speckling

Using a thin brush or dotting tool, add tiny speckles to the colour blocked area. Once again, don't worry about perfection - we are wanting speckles not perfect polka dots so don't stress! Apply your top coat and voilà you've made art! 
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4 TOP TIPS FOR BANGS

5/5/2020

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OPINION:
​AILESH ABRAMS, NAIL TECHNICIAN

SALON SOCIETY

1368 ROSE STREET, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN​

Best Nail Tech Regina
​Hey everyone! Ailesh from Salon Society here in Regina, SK. Bangs are not always easy but they are super cute and trendy. While I am not a stylist, I have been rocking full straight bangs for years now and I wanted to share what I've learned about living with bangs with you all!

​Read on for my 4 Top Tips for Bangs:

1. Dry Shampoo is Life

Dry shampoo is an ultimate beauty product for everyone, however it is truly a necessity for those with bangs. Bangs are super cute but unfortunately they can get greasy fast! When you get bangs you'll notice quickly that the way they sit against your forehead all day results in more oil absorbed in them than the rest of your hair. Dry shampoo in your bangs is the key to this problem!

TOP TIP: Apply your dry shampoo at night and sleep with it in to wake up ready to rock. My favourite dry shampoo is Kevin Murphy's Fresh Hair - it smells AMAZING and it works! 

2. The Bang Wash

Sometime I find that dry shampoo isn't going to cut it with my oily bangs but that the rest of my hair really doesn't need a hair wash yet and looks super cute. If your bangs are significantly more oily than the rest of your hair, try washing just the bangs. To do this, pull the rest of your hair back into a pony or braids. Next wet just the bangs and use a small amount of shampoo to wash them. Follow-up with blowdrying and you are ready to go! 

My favourite shampoo for a quick bang wash is Kevin Murphy's Angel Wash - it smells great and provides a great gentle clean, removing all grease but leaving the hair hydrated! 

3. Hair Training 

When you first start out your bangs may not do exactly what you want them to. I have straight bangs and they needed to be blowdried and trained to stop them from splitting down my part line. A bit of work and dedication is all it takes to train them into the shape you desire! 

4. Blowdryer > Straightener

When it comes to styling bangs I've learned that to its best to use a blowdryer. I've found trying to use a flat iron or curling iron to do major changes/damage control on out of control bangs usually results in flat, weird bangs. Instead, it is better to wet the bangs and blow dry to style, following with an iron to perfect if need be.
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HAND & NAIL CARE IN A COVID WORLD

4/28/2020

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EXPERT OPINION: 
​AILESH ABRAMS, NAIL TECHNICIAN

SALON SOCIETY

1368 ROSE STREET, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Ailesh Abrams at Salon Society YQR
​​Hey everyone! Ailesh from Salon Society in Regina, SK here to talk about proper hand and nail care in our current crazy COVID world. 


As we all undoubtedly know at this point, 20 seconds of frequent and thorough handwashing with soap and warm water is important for defending against the COVID-19 virus but all this hand washing can really take a toll on the health of our hands and nails. In addition, increased sanitization of frequently touched surfaces has many of us with our hands in harsh cleaners and bleach. 

Working to keep your hands and nails in good shape isn't just so they look pretty but also to protect your health. Broken skin and abrasions are a good way for bacteria to enter your body and dry hands and cuticles can be painful - so let's get fixing those hands! 
Hand & Nail Care in a COVID-19 world
1. Moisturize 

The best thing you can do for your hands is moisturize them. Frequent handwashing is very drying so it is important to follow every hand wash with lotion. Try a DIY hand scrub to scrub away the dryness and start fresh - something as simple as brown sugar and coconut oil will do the trick! 

TOP TIP: Have a lotion next to every sink so you won't forget and don't have to look for it!

2. Use Warm Water 

Warm water is plenty warm enough to effectively wash your hands and is the recommended temperature for handwashing. Whereas washing with hot water strips moisture from your hands plus can cause irritation or burns. 

3. No Nail Biting 

Nothing is worse than unsightly and painful nails and cuticles. Keep those fingers out of your mouth - for your nails and your health! 

TOP TIP: Keeping your nails at a shorter, more manageable length can help to discourage nail biting. Plus, always carry nail clippers or a nail file so any broken nails can be taken care of immediately without biting. 

4. Cuticle Care 

Dry cuticles are flakey, peeling, hang nail prone cuticles. To keep your cuticles looking good be sure to use lots of lotion and cuticle oil! In addition, it's important to keep a pair of sharp cuticle nibbers on hand. Using nibbers to carefully and safely cut away dry cuticles and hang nails helps to stop tearing and prevent painful cuticles.

TOP TIP: Put cuticle oil on at night before bed so it can fully soak in as you sleep! 

5. Pretty Nails are Healthy Nails 

Right now long nails may not be the best choice for you. Our frequent hand washing can make nails dry and brittle leading to easy breakage. Shorter well shaped nails are easier to maintain than longer nails; uniform healthy nails are pretty nails.

6. Polish 

Grab some nail polish and make those nails shine! Make sure to thoroughly clean the nail before applying any polish and use base and top coats for a longer lasting manicure. If you're thinking of tackling some nail art check out my blog - 4 Tips for Beginner Nail Art! 
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4 TIPS FOR BEGINNER NAIL ART

4/25/2020

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EXPERT OPINION:
​AILESH ABRAMS, NAIL TECHNICIAN

SALON SOCIETY

1368 ROSE STREET, REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Best nails regina
​Hey there! ​Ailesh here from Salon Society in Regina, Saskatchewan.

For my first ever blog post I decided to write about something I am very passionate about - nail art. I love trying new things, keeping up with nail trends, and learning new techniques. I know first-hand how daunting nail art can seem, especially when you're just starting out, so I've put together my top tips for beginners to nail art - I hope you enjoy them! 
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​1. Keep It Simple
If you are just starting out keep it simple and easy. Classic designs like polka dots, hearts, and flowers are a great starting point and will help to hone your fine motor skills. 
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​2. Add A Twist
Find an simple design and jazz it up with a twist. For example, layering different coloured polka dots. Adding a matte top coat is another easy way to transform a look! 
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​3. Perfectly Imperfect
Aim for designs that don't require perfection. Instead, try looks that allow for imperfection from nail to nail - think bold brush strokes, abstract designs, and mixing textures and patterns. This is especially helpful if you are trying to do nail art on both hands but aren't comfortably ambidextrous yet. 
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4. Go All Out (Almost) 
Go all out, full crazy nail art - on one hand. Use your dominant hand to create the nail art of your dreams on one hand. Then using your non-dominant hand, paint simple solid coloured nails in a colour that compliments the design hand. 
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